Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.50 to £12.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | Penryn |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Penryn |
Summary
Personal assistant required for an able and capable autistic seventeen-year-old girl who lives in Penryn.
Due to periods of ill health, she is currently experiencing anxiety and depression. She is looking for someone with whom she can build a positive relationship and receive one-to-one support.
A personal assistant would help her have short outings in the community to rehabilitate, explore, and thrive.
She used to love being outdoors, going for walks, and engaging in water sports such as stand-up paddleboarding. She also enjoyed reading and creative writing and would like to take up these pursuits again.
The rate of pay starts at £12.50 per hour plus expenses and will increase for the right candidate, depending on their skills and experience.
Six and a half hours per week are available, with flexible hours to accommodate the applicant's schedule.
Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced DBS check, the administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV. Alternatively, you can request an application form.
Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.
Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code DP/1092 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Due to periods of ill health, she is currently experiencing anxiety and depression. She is looking for someone with whom she can build a positive relationship and receive one-to-one support.
A personal assistant would help her have short outings in the community to rehabilitate, explore, and thrive.
She used to love being outdoors, going for walks, and engaging in water sports such as stand-up paddleboarding. She also enjoyed reading and creative writing and would like to take up these pursuits again.
The rate of pay starts at £12.50 per hour plus expenses and will increase for the right candidate, depending on their skills and experience.
Six and a half hours per week are available, with flexible hours to accommodate the applicant's schedule.
Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced DBS check, the administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV. Alternatively, you can request an application form.
Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.
Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code DP/1092 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk